Also known as: President Emmerson Mnangagwa · President Mnangagwa · Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa
President of Zimbabwe, featured in coverage of proposed legislation extending presidential term limits to 2030.
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The Namibian
Emmerson Mnangagwa paid tribute to Namibia's founding president Sam Nujoma
“Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa has paid tribute to Namibia's founding president, Sam Nujoma, who died on Saturday.”
Zimbabwean president pays tribute to Nujoma’s enduring legacyThe Namibian
Emmerson Mnangagwa is expected to lead talks on how to resolve the situation in eastern Congo
“Mnangagwa is expected to lead talks on how to resolve the situation in eastern Congo.”
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on Congo crisis amid tensions between Rwanda and SAThe Namibian
Emmerson Mnangagwa has held discussions with SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi at State House in Harare
“The chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), president Emmerson Mnangagwa, has held discussions with SADC executive secretary Elias Magosi at State House in Harare ahead of the summit.”
SADC to hold extraordinary summit on Congo crisis amid tensions between Rwanda and SAThe Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa rose to power in 2017
“His administration presided over the construction of the Hwange Thermal Power Station Units 7 and 8 Expansion Project, following an investment of US$1.5-billion by China in 2018.”
The dark light: Zimbabwe’s energy nightmareThe Namibian
Mnangagwa has rejected anything forward-looking and sensible
“Yet Mnangagwa and his cronies have so far rejected anything forward-looking and sensible.”
Zimbabwe's Economy Is Collapsing: Why?The Namibian
Emmerson Mnangagwa received 50.8% in presidential election
“50.8% for Zanu-PF's Emmerson Mnangagwa to 44,3% for the contending Movement for Democratic Change-Alliance's (MDC-Alliance) Nelson Chamisa.”
Will Zimbabwe's Messy Election Get Messier?The Namibian
President Emmerson Mnangagwa seeks to have legitimised his reign through elections
“For the ruling Zanu-PF, the elections are crucial for legitimising president Emmerson Mnangagwa's reign, and restoring constitutionalism.”
A Vicious Online Propaganda War Is Being Waged Ahead Of Pivotal Zimbabwe ElectionZimbabwe's lower house passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years and scrapping direct presidential elections in favour of parliamentary selection, allowing president Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill, backed by 216 of 258 voting lawmakers, now moves to the senate and is expected to be enacted.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's lower house passed legislation extending presidential terms from five to seven years and scrapping direct presidential elections in favour of parliamentary selection, allowing president Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in power until 2030. The bill, backed by 216 of 258 voting lawmakers, now moves to the senate and is expected to be enacted.
21 June 2026 · The Namibian →
President Cyril Ramaphosa met with wealthy Zimbabwean businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who is wanted in South Africa for alleged money laundering, during a visit to Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa's private farm. Ramaphosa's spokesperson said the president did not know in advance that Chivayo would be present at the informal meeting.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwean white farmers whose land was seized during Robert Mugabe's rule are seeking help from Donald Trump's administration to recover $3.5 billion in unpaid compensation promised by President Mnangagwa, leveraging the US interest in Zimbabwe's rare-earth mineral deposits and the Trump administration's previous support for white farmers in South Africa. Some farmer groups have hired a Washington lobby firm with Trump administration ties to promote the compensation through US government support for debt relief and international financing, though the farming community remains divided on the strategy and some fear worsening relations between Washington and Harare.
16 March 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to serve until at least 2030 by extending presidential terms from five years to two seven-year terms, with presidents chosen by parliament rather than direct vote. Constitutional experts warn a referendum is required for such changes and that amendments cannot benefit a sitting president, and legal challenges are expected.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved draft legislation that would allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to remain in office until at least 2030 by extending term limits from five to seven years and allowing two consecutive terms instead of one. Constitutional experts argue a referendum is required and point out such changes cannot benefit a sitting president.
11 February 2026 · The Namibian →